Traveling Superintendent, Construction

Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-25 years of construction experience, with at least 5 of those years as a Lead Superintendent
  • Ground up commercial or industrial experience required
  • Pre-cast or tilt-up construction experience preferred, but not required
  • Ability to travel nationwide, though most projects are in the greater NYC area
  • Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and project scheduling programs
  • Valid driver's license in state of residence

Responsibilities

  • Attend post-award review meetings to collect project details for preplanning
  • Participate in schedule preparation and manpower allocation with the project manager
  • Direct the construction project to meet specifications and timelines
  • Assist project managers in materials procurement and approvals
  • Coordinate subcontractor activities to ensure effective project progress
  • Inform supervisors promptly of schedule changes
  • Prepare job progress and cost reports to reflect actual expenses
  • Review and approve purchase orders and important project documents

Benefits

  • Vehicle allowance, per diem, and living expenses for traveling jobs
  • Bi-weekly airplane ticket home when traveling
  • Business expenses and mileage reimbursement
  • Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Traditional and Roth 401k options
  • Tuition reimbursement for associates
  • Scholarship for associates' children up to $28,000
  • 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment
  • 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
  • 100% charitable match
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 100% paid 12-week maternity leave
Full Job Description


You'll need 5-25 years of experience leading ground-up, light industrial construction projects, 100K sq ft and above. You'll have the opportunity to manage the construction and administrative activities associated with the field operations of a project from day one! Bringing the project to completion on schedule, within budget, and per the project specifications.

  • Vehicle allowance, per diem, and living expenses on traveling jobs
  • An airplane ticket home every 2 weeks when traveling
  • Business expenses and mileage reimbursement
  • Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Traditional and Roth 401k
  • Tuition reimbursement for associates
  • Scholarship for associates' children up to $28,000 per child
  • 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
  • 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
  • 100% charitable match
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
  • 100% paid 12-week maternity leave




A DAY IN THE LIFE

  • Attend the post award review meeting to receive project information and details for preplanning prior to construction
  • Participate with the project manager in preparing a schedule of construction activities and their sequence, the organization structure, staff selection, and the manpower and construction equipment requirements of the project
  • Direct and control the total construction project to meet specifications and within the allotted time schedule in an efficient manner to produce the expected profit
  • Assist in the activities of the project manager/engineer in their duties including prompt shipment of materials and permanent equipment, in obtaining approvals of shop drawings and material samples
  • Coordinate the activities of subcontractors to permit them to perform their work effectively and to integrate it with project schedules and progress
  • Inform all supervisors and subcontractors promptly of any construction schedule changes
  • Assist in the preparation of all job progress and cost reports to accurately reflect actual costs
  • Review and approve all requisitions, field purchase orders, invoices, and other significant reports and documents
  • Cooperate with the owner and his representatives, keeping them informed of construction progress
  • Cooperate with architects or owner representatives on an amicable basis, but in the long term interest of the company
  • Hold jobsite meetings with project manager and the regional manager
  • Report regularly to the project manager to keep them constantly informed on job progress, plans, and problems that could significantly affect costs or schedules
  • Maintain a daily diary to permanently record all significant project facts, events, conditions, visitors, owner representative contacts, commitments, agreements and approvals
  • Direct adherence to the company's safety program in all phases and areas of the project

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

  • 5-25 years of construction experience, with at least 5 of those years as a Lead Superintendent
  • Ground up commercial or industrial experience required
  • Pre-cast or tilt-up construction experience preferred, but not required
  • Must have the ability to travel nationwide, although most projects will be in the greater NYC area
  • Computer skills: proficiency in using Word, Excel, Outlook, and project scheduling programs
  • Possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in your state of residence


ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO's Human Resource team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers.

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